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Tio Pil's Hotel: Traveler Reviews

Downtown, Beachfront, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize (Formerly Lily's Hotel)
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Tio Pil's Hotel
Ranked #32 of 52 hotels in San Pedro
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Vancouver, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Pretty Good Deal”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2012

I stayed here for a couple nights and for a resort place like Ambergris Caye, this hotel offers a clean cozy place right on the beach at a good value. Service is pretty good and the mini fridge is nice to have. Little touches like shampoo, coffee, hair dryer, make this a good deal and the location is excellent. I would recommend this hotel.

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Dora P, Owner at Tio Pil's Hotel, responded to this review
December 5, 2012
Thank you very much for your kind review, FreedomVoiceJ. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed staying at our inn and are even more pleased to know that you would recommend us! We love it when our guests enjoy our basic but clean rooms, friendly service, and stellar location! We hope you return soon.

-Dora
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Lawrence, Kansas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Thanks to Dora and the staff!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 25, 2012

I stayed at Tio Pil's over Thanksgiving and had a great experience booking my room online with Tio Pil's. The hotel rooms need a little updating, but they were very clean and the location is great. It's right on the ocean with a wonderful view. It's very close to Front Street, and there is a restaurant downstairs, so at times you could hear music and people having a good time. Dora, Gustavo, Felipe, Felipa, were all beautiful people and very accommodating. This is a family owned and run business and they all go out of their way to make your stay a good experience. I enjoyed just sitting and talking with this family and they also had a lot of good suggestions for restaurants and things to do during my stay in San Pedro. Thank you all for helping to make my trip more enjoyable!

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dora P, Owner at Tio Pil's Hotel, responded to this review
December 5, 2012
Judy S., we really really enjoyed having you here. You were such a pleasure to host. We definitely enjoyed talking and sharing experiences with you. We couldn't' have asked for a better guest. :) Thank you for writing us a review, we appreciate it wholeheartedly. We hope all is well with you and your dog, Emily! Happy holidays!

From: Dora, Fel, Gus and Felipa!
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Cuero
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Loved it !!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

My son and I stayed here November 2012-I really loved this place, it has a awesome view of the water, and I so enjoyed watching the people walking by.
We ate at Lily's which is the restaurant right next door and they were really nice !
The owners are so super nice and I enjoyed visiting with them and they helped us out finding golf carts and where the fun places to go---Great place -not new and does need a little face-lift, but I will still there again--
Texas

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dora P, Owner at Tio Pil's Hotel, responded to this review
November 14, 2012
Texas, we really enjoyed having you both here, especially because of the great conversations we had. :) Thank you for your kind review! It's what keeps us motivated! We will be looking forward to having you here again, hopefully very soon.

All the best!

-Dora
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Great place, great service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2012

This was a really good find in San Pedro - it was relatively cheap (compared to other places on Ambergris) and with friendly, helpful service. The rooms were comfortable, clean and had a great shower. The balcony with hammocks and seats overlooking the water was a lovely place to relax. It was in a great location - 10 minutes walk from the airport and near loads of dive shops and places to eat. Although breakfast isn't provided, there's coffee in the room and a fridge, and a great wee restaurant downstairs. The free water refills was a nice touch.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dora P, Owner at Tio Pil's Hotel, responded to this review
November 14, 2012
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to help us tell others about our little place on the beach. We enjoyed having you here and hope that you will be back to visit soon!

-Dora
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Norwalk, California
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Satisfied Customer”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012

I was very satisfied with the cost and apperance of the hotel and room. Very clean and cost worthy for those on a budget. Great location in the heart of town. Restuarant downstairs and nearby shops and cantinas... Deffinately my next choice when heading to Isla Bonita...

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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dora P, Owner at Tio Pil's Hotel, responded to this review
November 11, 2012
We would like to thank you wholeheartedly for taking the time out to write us a review and sharing pictures of your island adventures. We are pleased to hear that you were completely satisfied with your stay at our hotel and that you'll be returning! We'll be waiting patiently.

-Dora
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Additional Information about Tio Pil's Hotel

Also Known As:
Lilys Hotel San Pedro
Tio Pil's Hotel Belize/San Pedro
Address: Downtown, Beachfront, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize (Formerly Lily's Hotel)
Region: Belize > Belize Cayes > Ambergris Caye > San Pedro
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
#2 Best Value Hotels in San Pedro
#22 On the Beach Hotels in San Pedro
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Our small family owned hotel is located in the heart of downtown San Pedro, Ambergris Caye and offers comfort, convenience and personal service with the most competitive beachfront rates on Ambergris Caye. Come enjoy the cool Belizean sea breeze as you relax on our hammocks and marvel at one of the most breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea. ... more   less 

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